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An ice cube tray full of water is put into a freezer. Which energy change occurs in the particles in the water as it undergoes a phase change from a liquid to a solid?(1 point)
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The potential energy decreases due to the looser arrangement of the particles.
The potential energy decreases due to the looser arrangement of the particles.
The potential energy increases due to the looser arrangement of the particles.
The potential energy increases due to the looser arrangement of the particles.
The potential energy decreases due to the rigid arrangement of the particles.
The potential energy decreases due to the rigid arrangement of the particles.
The potential energy increases due to the rigid arrangement of the particles.
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The potential energy decreases due to the rigid arrangement of the particles.
Explanation: Freezing releases latent heat as molecules form a more ordered, fixed lattice (stronger hydrogen-bonding arrangement), lowering their potential energy.
Explanation: Freezing releases latent heat as molecules form a more ordered, fixed lattice (stronger hydrogen-bonding arrangement), lowering their potential energy.
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